1.   If, moreover, the unit in question receives widespread legal recognition, we call it a sovereign state.

2.   Some remained essentially local, some gained a widespread popular recognition, and certain deities rose to national significance.

3.   Britain, Spain and France proposed the temporary name as a compromise to overcome objections by Greece, which has blocked widespread recognition of the Balkan republic.

4.   And once she was on the campaign trail, Ferraro sometimes seemed to mistake the widespread recognition and ample affection she encountered for political support.

5.   Based on a true account and a script by Mexican writer Elena Poniatovska, it garnered widespread recognition, including an Oscar nomination.

6.   Bertelsmann may be the third-ranked media company in the world, but its brand name does not have the widespread recognition of a Disney or Time Warner.

7.   A few cellists have achieved widespread recognition as well.

8.   Already there is widespread recognition that the elected neighborhood school council system is showing severe cracks.

9.   But with Discovery Channel sponsorship of the Eco-Challenge giving adventure racing widespread recognition, the chase is on to market the sport to the masses.

10.   Cal State Northridge joins a conference in transition, one that enjoys a strong tradition in several sports but wants more widespread recognition.